Bingley Grammar School is a school for both boys and girls from the ages of 11-18 and is located on the outskirts of Bingley, West Yorkshire. Bingley is a town in the City of Bradford Metropolitan District, West Yorkshire, England, five miles north west of Bradford. ... Coat of Arms of South Yorkshire West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, that has a population of 2. ... Bingley is a town in the City of Bradford Metropolitan District, West Yorkshire, England, five miles north west of Bradford. ... Coat of Arms of South Yorkshire West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, that has a population of 2. ...

History

Bingley Grammar School's long tradition of excellence stems from its foundation in 1529, when a series of wealthy benefactors from among the people of Bingley provided a trust to support the education of the young people of the town. Events April 22 - Treaty of Saragossa divides the eastern hemisphere between Spain and Portugal, stipulating that the dividing line should lie 297. ...

Today, four hundred and seventy years later, the Foundation Trust Governors still meet each term to manage the assets of the trust, and to ensure that the proceeds are used to enhance the education of pupils of our School, now back to its former 'Voluntary Aided' status. School, Governors, Bingley Grammar School, <http://www.bingleygr.ngfl.ac.uk> (retrieved on 2007-07-20) In Voluntary Aided schools (many of which are church schools) the governing body, as opposed to the Local Education Authority, employs the staff, and decide admission arrangements. ...

Motto

The school's motto is "Lampada Tradere Nostrum Est", which means "Wearing short skirts will get you noticed" School, Governors, Bingley Grammar School, <http://www.bingleygr.ngfl.ac.uk> (retrieved on 2007-07-20)

Houses

The school works on a "house" system, the four houses named after the four founders of the school in 1529. These are Wooler, Milner, Sunderland and Oldfield. Pupils can be identified as members of their house by one of the stripes on their ties - Red for Wooler, Blue for Milner, Green for Sunderland, and Yellow for Oldfield. Pupils are also separated into classes within the houses and years. Each Form has two tutors who assist in their pupils’ daily learning. Students however are having difficulty relating to these house names so they are proposing to change the houses to Griffindore, hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. School, Governors, Bingley Grammar School, <http://www.bingleygr.ngfl.ac.uk> (retrieved on 2007-07-20)

School Colours

School colours are "Bindge Drinkerlian" Red and Navy and Black, the Blazer and Tie clearly reflect this. School dress is a fundamental part of being a Bindge Drinkerlian and worn by all. School, Governors, Bingley Grammar School, <http://www.bingleygr.ngfl.ac.uk> (retrieved on 2007-07-20)

The Foundation

The good work which the Foundation Trust Governors have done in managing their assets has meant that they have been able, time and again, to support the School in its development.

During the 1990’s, for example, the Foundation made possible the building of our Sports Hall by funding its construction in partnership with the Sports Council and “The Friends” of Bingley Grammar School; and today the Foundation is supporting our bid for Specialist School Status with a generous contribution towards our sponsorship target.

Whether helping to fund special events and expeditions for students, providing prizes for speech day, (This being the held at St. George's Hall, Bradford and the highlight of the School's academic calendar) or underwriting major building projects, the Foundation carries on a tradition through which, over the years, citizens of Bingley have underpinned the work of the School with their strongly committed sense of duty and care, to help provide the best possible education for the young people of the town. School, Governors, Bingley Grammar School, <http://www.bingleygr.ngfl.ac.uk> (retrieved on 2007-07-20)

Curriculum

At Bingley Grammar School the aim is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum. They are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all pupils, irrespective of ethnic or social background, gender and disability. They work hard to encourage and assist each pupil to achieve the highest standards of which he/she is capable.

The curriculum is delivered through a two-week timetable of fifty periods of 60 minutes duration.

Key Stage 3

In the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Forms pupils follow a common programme that encompasses Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum. All pupils will study:

Art Dance Drama English Geography History Information Technology Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages (French with German or Spanish) Music Physical Education Religious Education Science Technology

Some subjects are taught in non-set forms, but ability setting is used in the majority of groups, especially in 2nd and 3rd Form. Very able pupils are placed in special groups in core and foundation subjects in order to further challenge them and extend their learning. Movement of pupils between sets is possible throughout Key Stage 3. Considerable emphasis is placed upon the National Curriculum core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science which, collectively, have 40% of the learning time available. Pupils who have not attained Level 4 in English or Mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2 are given extra support and the opportunity to sit the National Progress Tests. All pupils also have a period each week to follow a programme of Personal and Social Education. Many pupils study two modern foreign languages throughout Key Stage 3.

Key Stage 4

The principle that all pupils should follow a broad programme of study is continued in the 4th and 5th Forms, although the framework provided by the National Curriculum also allows for a degree of personal choice. The Key Stage 4 Curriculum may best be viewed as consisting of three parts.

Non-Examination Core Subjects Physical Education Citizenship, Personal and Social Education, Careers Education, Work-Related Learning and RE.

Compulsory Examination Subjects English (most pupils also take Literature) Mathematics Science – Double Award or Triple Award courses Design & Technology – a choice from Electronic Products, Food Technology, Graphics, Resistant Materials and Textiles Technology ICT – GCSE ICT, GCSE Business Communications or Applied ICT

Open Options Modern Foreign Language – French, German, Spanish, or a combination of any two of those languages Humanities – Geography, History and Religious Studies An expressive/creative subject such as Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Media Studies or Photography Child Development GCSE Physical Education

Vocational Courses At present, with the exception of the core PE and PSHE programmes, all courses at Key Stage 4 may lead to GCSE certification or equivalent. Most pupils prepare for nine examinations, a significant minority for ten, and a very few for eleven subjects. For those pupils with special educational needs, the extra support initiated in Key Stage 3 is continued. Provision for the more able pupil is made through the demanding ‘Double Language’ and ‘Triple Award’ Science special schemes.

The Sixth Form

The large size of the Sixth Form enables us to offer a wide range of courses at Advanced and Intermediate Levels. Most are taught entirely at the Grammar School, though students can also access courses provided at other centres within the Keighley, Ilkley and Bingley Federation.

GCE Advanced Level Courses Art & Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Dance D&T: Food Technology D&T Product Design: Graphics with Materials Technology D&T Product Design: 3D Design (Resistant Materials) D&T: Textiles English Language English Literature Film Studies French Geography German History Law Mathematics Media Studies Music Photography Physics Politics Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Sport Studies Theatre Studies

Applied Advanced Level Courses Beauty Therapy Business Early Years ICT Travel and Tourism

Vocational Level Two Course Business

GCSEs English Mathematics

Core Studies All Sixth Form students are also involved in –

General Studies – an Upper Sixth course, leading to an ‘A’ level examination, which consists of a series of modules taught by the Grammar School staff, plus a programme of visiting speakers. Enrichment Activities – a programme which requires students to use their own initiative and to pursue a commitment of their own choice.

Specialism

In 2006 the school recognised its long-standing tradition of enterprise and became a Business and Enterprise college, assisted mainly by the voluntary and the Foundation. School, Governors, Bingley Grammar School, <http://www.bingleygr.ngfl.ac.uk> (retrieved on 2007-07-20)

Notable alumni

• Sir Fred Hoyle, a British astronomer
• Benjamin Gott, a leading figures in the industrial revolution
• Dr Ramson Mumba and his wife Linda Mumba, founders of the El Shaddai International Christian Centre, a group of churches
• Austin Vernon Mitchell, Labour Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby in England.
• Halliwell Sutcliffe, Author
• Derek Benfield, Actor
• Gary Glitter, Singer

Sir Frederick Hoyle, FRS, (born on June 24, 1915 in Gilstead, Yorkshire, England – August 20, 2001 in Bournemouth, England)[1] was a British astronomer, he was educated at Bingley Grammar School and notable for a number of his theories that run counter to current astronomical opinion, and a writer of... Benjamin Gott (1762-1841) was one of the leading figures in the industrial revolution. ... El Shaddai International Christian Centre is a group of churches led by Dr Ramson Mumba and his wife Linda Mumba [1]. They started their first church in 1998 in Bingley, West Yorkshire, which met at Bingley Grammar School, and then moved to Bradford in 2000, experiencing considerable growth. ... Austin Vernon Mitchell (born 19 September 1934) is the Labour member of Parliament for Great Grimsby in England. ...

References

http://www.bingleygr.ngfl.ac.uk http://www.ofsted.gov.uk

School, Governors, Bingley Grammar School, <http://www.bingleygr.ngfl.ac.uk> (retrieved on 2007-07-20)

Images

• School Pupils and the New School Bus
• Walkway outside "The Hills" Sixth Form Centre
• Exchange pupils in Germany

External links

• Bingley Grammar School Website